As part of Heart Month, Slough Borough Council is encouraging all residents to prioritise the health of their hearts by making simple but impactful lifestyle changes. 

With approximately 100,000 hospital admissions in the UK for heart failure annually, heart disease remains one of the leading causes of ill health and premature death. The good news is that many of the risk factors that contribute to heart disease can be prevented or managed through healthier choices.

Small changes, such as improving diet, increasing physical activity, reducing smoking, and managing stress, can have a significant impact on heart health and help reduce the risks linked to heart disease.

Maintaining a healthy heart is essential not only for your physical wellbeing, but for overall quality of life. During Heart Month, we are raising awareness about the benefits of a heart-healthy lifestyle, which include improved energy levels, better mood, and reduced risk of chronic diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke.

Key benefits of looking after your heart include:

Throughout Heart Month 2025, Slough Borough Council will be providing resources and support including Free NHS Health Checks, access to fitness programmes and nutrition workshops via our delivery partner, Health and Wellbeing Slough. 

The Health and Wellbeing Slough team will be at the following locations throughout February to offer support: 

You can also take simple steps to improve heart health by: 

Councillor Ishrat Shah, lead member for equalities, public health, and public protection, said: “Pop down to one of the locations across the borough during Heart Month to access free NHS Health Checks and lots more information on improving your heart health. By making small healthier choices you can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve your overall health, mood, and energy levels.”   

To contact Health and Wellbeing Slough, residents can:

Phone: 01753 373646

Email: info.hws@nhs.net